Basil Radford

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Characters played by Basil Radford

Charters — The Lady Vanishes (1938)

A cricket enthusiast traveling with Caldicott, Charters is initially more concerned with reaching the Test match than investigating Miss Froy's disappearance. He later accepts the danger, joins the passengers in resisting the soldiers, and is wounded in the hand during the gunfight.

Captain Paul Waggett — Whisky Galore! (1949)

Captain Paul Waggett is the stuffy English commander of Todday's Home Guard. He orders Sergeant Odd to guard the wrecked whisky cargo, then battles the islanders to confiscate what they salvage. His efforts include searching hiding places and shipping ammunition cases, but the discovery of whisky leads to his recall by mainland superiors.

Doctor Threadgrove — Girl in the News (1940)

A doctor present when Judith Bentley tells Anne to put the Somenol tablets in a cabinet in her writing desk. After Edward Bentley is found dead, the doctor examines the sleeping-tablet supply and finds 15 tablets missing. His involvement helps establish the circumstances that lead suspicion toward Anne.

Hawtrey Charters — Crook's Tour (1940)

One of the two main British protagonists touring the Middle East. After a vehicle breakdown, he travels to Istanbul and Budapest with his companion. He accidentally causes a fall in a booby-trapped room, tracks down a singer, and survives a staged firing squad execution before returning to London.

Dickinson — Chance of a Lifetime (1950)

Dickinson owns a struggling agricultural implements factory and tries to keep it operating after the war. When he challenges the workers to run the business themselves, he reluctantly leases it to them. He later helps secure steel and find foreign buyers, then accepts a lesser position when Stevens offers his old job back.

Maj. Bright — It's Not Cricket (1949)

A British army intelligence officer who is sent home on leave with Captain Early. After they fail to recognize Otto Fisch, a wanted war criminal disguised as their new batman, both officers are punished with early demobilisation. They then establish the private detective agency Bright and Early and recover the cricket ball containing the stolen diamond.

Prendergast — A Girl in a Million (1946)

Prendergast is one of Tony's colleagues at the remote research station. Tony consults him and Fotheringham before agreeing to let Gay stay until other arrangements can be made. After Gay regains her speech and talks incessantly, Prendergast is among those annoyed by her, contributing to the strain that leads her to leave.

Desmond Curry — The Winslow Boy (1948)

A family friend and solicitor hired by Arthur and Catherine. He assists in their private enquiries and is tasked with briefing the renowned Sir Robert Morton to represent the family in court.

Gregg — Passport to Pimlico (1949)

A supporting resident in Passport to Pimlico.

Career Overview

Basil Radford has 49 screen credits in a career dating back to 1929. Their work is anchored in the Ealing comedies universe with 1 titles. Signature works include Whisky Galore!, Chance of a Lifetime, It's Not Cricket. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

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Gender
male
Known Credits
49
Birth Date
1897-06-25
Birth Place
Chester, England, UK

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q530875), public domain (CC0).